Dose Escalation Study to Evaluate the Penetration and Pharmacodynamic Effects of Baminercept in the Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)and Safety in Subjects With Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SPMS)

September 12, 2013 updated by: Biogen

A Multicenter, Randomized, Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Dose Escalation Study to Evaluate the Penetration and Pharmacodynamic Effects of Baminercept in the Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) and Safety in Subjects With Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

This is a prospective, randomized, multicenter, dose escalation study to determine subject safety, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamic responses in patients with SPMS

Study Overview

Detailed Description

This study is a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, blinded, dose escalation study of 3 to 4 cohorts with defined number of patients per cohort receiving active drug or placebo for a period of 4 months followed by safety monitoring for an additional 4 months after the last dose

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Phase 2
  • Phase 1

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 57 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • A diagnosis of Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
  • Aged 18 to 57 years old, at the time of informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of clinically important (as determined by the investigator) cardiac, endocrinologic, pulmonary, neurologic, immune, psychiatric, hepatic, renal or hematologic insufficiency or any other major disease other than MS ( Multiple Sclerosis)
  • Inability in the opinion of the Investigator to comply with study requirements
  • Other protocol-defined criteria may apply

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: Triple

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Measure: Change in cerebrospinal fluid levels of secondary lymphoid organs chemokines from baseline with baminercept relative to placebo
Time Frame: after 4 months of treatment
after 4 months of treatment

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Number of subjects experiencing Serious Adverse Event (SAE) and Adverse Event (AE) with baminercept relative to placebo
Time Frame: 8 months (4 months on drug, 4 months post-drug)
8 months (4 months on drug, 4 months post-drug)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 5, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 12, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

August 13, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 16, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 12, 2013

Last Verified

January 1, 2012

More Information

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